BMA membership benefits for international medical graduates (IMGs)

Supporting you in every stage of your career. From helping you settle in the UK to supporting your career progression, the BMA provides expert support and advice whenever you need us.
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BMJ Learning Access online modules, including many modules specifically for IMGs, to help you pass exams, prepare for medical practice, and progress your career in the UK.
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BMJ Careers Dedicated resources to help you strengthen your UK job applications, including a discounted CV checking service and email alerts on suitable jobs.
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Employment advice and representation IMG doctors can face additional challenges at work from issues with pay and contracts to discrimination. Our UK-wide team is on hand to advise and represent you.
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GMC investigation support Statistically, IMG doctors are more likely to be referred to the GMC. Get confidential, emotional support in the rare instances this can happen.
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Your contract of employment Find out how to ensure the employment contract you are given is acceptable.
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Top guidance for international doctors

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Top guidance for international doctors

"The BMA really knows about our struggles… and are doing something about it, a BMA subscription is not a should but a must."

Dr Derek, IMG and GP Specialty Trainee

 

Sign up for the new to the UK IMG e-resource

We understand how important it is for doctors who are new to the UK to have access to advice and support. This is why we have created a ‘New to the UK e-resource’, which includes toolkits and guidance on topics such as ‘Training in the UK and your visa’, ‘Striking as an IMG’, ‘Writing your medical CV’, and ‘How the NHS works’.

Sign up for the new to the UK IMG e-resource.

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Being a member of the BMA strengthens our voice

We tirelessly defend your terms and conditions and represent your needs. We have secured visa rights for international doctors working in the pandemic, exemptions to the health surcharge, an inquiry into the impact of COVID on ethnic minority doctors, and appropriate risk assessment.

What we do

"A case that looked impossible at first glance, with his help [BMA employment advisor] I came out of it, quoting my director 'without a scratch' all due to the help of the BMA."

Dr Derek, IMG and GP Specialty Trainee

 

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Our immigration advice service

If you have an immigration query, we can refer you to our dedicated immigration advice service, where you can get free, basic advice on your initial enquiry.

If your enquiry is complex and goes beyond basic advice, as a member of the BMA, you will be eligible for a reduced fee for further legal support.

Initial free advice covers:

  • Advice on applications for leave to enter or remain in the UK that are within the immigration rules.
  • Diagnosis of your need for specific immigration advice.
  • One-off advice.

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